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Letter to President Jose Napoleon Duarte on the Situation in El Salvador

… armed only with the support of the Salvadoran people and your fervent desire for peace and democracy. Your "offer of peace'' for the armed left to rejoin El Salvador's political process, … hope that the Salvadoran people will achieve their heartfelt desire for peace, pluralistic democracy and social justice. You have our hopes and prayers that this courageous initiative is the first step in a process that will bring a lasting peace through democracy to your nation. Sincerely, /s/Ronald Reagan   … Letter to President Jose Napoleon …

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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate Transmitting a Presidential Determination on Assistance to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… the failure of the Government of Nicaragua to progress toward the establishment of genuine democracy. The United States has supported the process for achieving democracy and security set in motion by the accord signed by the Central American Presidents in … as they had promised to the Organization of American States in 1979, to move toward genuine democracy with free elections by a truly free people. After the meeting of the Central American …

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Remarks to the People of Costa Rica

… Monge's invitation to see Costa Rica. I know your country has long been a model for peace, democracy, and economic progress in the Western Hemisphere. Last month, President Monge spoke at the Conference of Free Elections in Washington about democracy. He made all of us who are committed to freedom very proud. ``Democracy,'' he said, ``has no universal formulas, like those of totalitarian philosophies. Its …

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… … Greeting National Officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW and winners of the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Programs … Washington, DC … speaking at the podium … State Dining Room … …

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Informal Exchange With Reporters at Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology in Fairfax County, Virginia

… them to develop something now that will restore order. Q. What can the U.S. do to help move democracy along there, do you feel? The President. I don't know, but I couldn't answer that … going. Q. Do you feel that Haiti was essentially a right-wing Grenada and now moving it toward democracy is yet another triumph for you? The President. Certainly there was -- it was -- at least it has to be called authoritarian rule, yes. They weren't very much of a model of democracy. Q. Mr. President, are you pleased with the opportunity to try to foster democracy in …

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Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Situation in Nicaragua

… the Sandinistas that the United States is firmly committed to the achievement of freedom and democracy in Nicaragua . Just this week, the Sandinistas have shut down the two media outlets for … out any hope for democratic reform in Nicaragua, despite the solemn promises to establish democracy that they have made and broken repeatedly in the decade since they seized power. They … security of Central America unless effectively pressured and persuaded to do so. To achieve democracy in Nicaragua and security for all of Central America clearly requires a viable and …

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Radio Address to the Nation on United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… Americans: Today I want to give you some encouraging news about the opportunities for liberty, democracy, and peace in Central America, particularly in Nicaragua. This hope is based on a … in a show of bipartisan support, voted to aid the freedom fighters struggling for liberty and democracy in Nicaragua. The Senate has seen that their struggle is ours, that they need and … paramount questions that must be faced by every Member: Will you support those struggling for democracy? Will you resist the Soviets' brazen attempt to impose communism on our doorstep or …

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Proclamation 5793 -- Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1988

… Western Hemisphere share a unique harmony of ideals -- the love of liberty, independence, and democracy; the willingness to seek these treasures and to preserve them wherever they are found; … States (OAS). The common aspirations of the peoples of the Americas for freedom, independence, democracy, peace, security, and prosperity inspire the OAS, which is charged with upholding and … the Inter-American System. The past decade has witnessed several victories for freedom and democracy in the Americas . Ten years ago, the great majority of Latin Americans lived under …

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White House Announcement Concerning the Conference on Free Elections

… U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, will present a paper on elections and democracy at another session. The conference is designed to provide a forum for the exchange of … of the initiative launched by President Reagan on June 8 in London to promote the growth of democracy and peace. At that time, he declared ``we must take actions to assist the campaign for democracy'' and announced the November meeting.   … White House Announcement Concerning the …

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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

… Earlier this year the Senate passed a bipartisan program of assistance to keep the hope of democracy alive in Nicaragua. In the House of Representatives many members of both political parties have worked together in support of a program that would promote democracy in Central America and to resolve the internal conflict in Nicaragua. This program is … and in the interest of long-term stability in our hemisphere that we support the forces of democracy in Central America. It is my hope that this message will be received by members of the …

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